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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,155.08, 19,710.74 and 9,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,155.08, 19,710.74 and 9,251.28 is: 13,861.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,155.08 : 19,710.74 = 9,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,155.08/19,710.74 = 9,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,155.08x = 19,710.74 × 9,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,155.08x = 182,349,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,349,597.88/13,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.54

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